What if

What if you couldstudy bacteria while tweeting? What if you could helptreat childhood cancer while watching video? What if you could helpcure Zika while listening to music? What if you could helptreat HIV/AIDS while posting a status update?

How it works

Scientists need help

They’re searching the microscopic world for answers to our biggest problems, but it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why many use computer simulations to point them in the right direction, just as explorers rely on maps to find their way.

Finding answers is tough, and without more computers, doing scientific research can be a bit like exploring with an incomplete map

Your device makes a difference

Get results that matter

Results that matter.

As a World Community Grid volunteer, your device does research calculations when it’s idle, so just by using it as you do every day, you can help scientists get results in months instead of decades. With your help, they can identify the most important areas to study in the lab, bringing them one step closer to discoveries that save lives and address global problems.

As a World Community Grid volunteer, your device performs research calculations when it’s idle, helping scientists identify promising areas to study in the lab, bringing them closer to life-saving discoveries.

Impact

With the power of World Community Grid, researchers have…

…identified new drug candidates in the fight against neuroblastoma – a childhood cancer.

…discovered how nanotechnology could help provide clean water to millions.

Performance

Performance

Battery

Security

Data

Unobtrusive

It won't slow you down. Our software monitors your device’s performance, so whatever you are doing on your device, it stays out of the way.

Efficient and hassle free

It won't drain your battery. By default, World Community Grid only runs when you’re connected to power.

IBM secured, community trusted

As a volunteer, you’re totally protected. Your personal information will never be shared. The software cannot access your personal files. Security experts constantly test the system for vulnerabilities to the latest threats.

Intelligent and considerate

It won't use up your mobile data plan. World Community Grid only downloads research tasks and uploads results when you’re connected to a wireless network.